Facile synthesis of cubical Co3O4 supported Au nanocomposites with high activity for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol†
Abstract
Cubic Co3O4 supported Au nanocomposites have been synthesized via a facile impregnation method. The Au/Co3O4 exhibited excellent catalytic activity for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (TOF = 9.83 min−1). The unique structure and high catalytic performance make the materials highly promising candidates for diverse applications in the area of catalysis.